161: Open the gate

But who would have thought.

The higher-ups in the central area, when they were as anxious as Ants on a hot pan, confessed...

The Zombie tide, at its core, was originally a transaction by the higher-ups of Jiangnan Base City!

They wanted to stop it, but the higher-ups didn't allow it!

In their eyes, the North District was already an abandoned area!

"The higher-ups in the central district said that those of us at the Diamond level and above can go to the central district for refuge, bringing no more than two family members at most."

There was desolation and helplessness in the announcement.

It was only at this moment.

Most people in the field finally understood how weak Humans had become!

They needed to use this method of cutting flesh to gain more survival time...

"When can we leave?" Among the seven Diamond Martial Artists, the dark-skinned woman had a face full of unwillingness to stay here.

"If you're ready, you can leave now."

Among the two decision-makers, a White-Haired Old Man looked at the woman, sighed, and then said, "Anyone who is willing to stay can also stay and protect the North District."

These words...

In the eyes of others, were clearly nonsense.

The entire North District was handed over by the higher-ups; staying here was a sure death situation, completely meaningless!

"Since that's the case, everyone can leave."

Wilderness.

The buses, already at their fastest speed, were being driven like off-road vehicles.

Seven buses, carrying nearly four hundred people, with an endless horde of Zombies behind them as far as the eye could see!

On the bumpy roof of the vehicle.

Zhang Ru Lie and a Teacher sat together as steady as Mount Tai.

Both of their gazes were focused on the Zombie horde covering the earth and stirring up Black Clouds.

Such a vast formation was truly unprecedented in their lives.

Because of the endless horde, a question even arose in their hearts: Can the North District really be defended?!

"I'm afraid we need to ask for help from the Base City in the central district for our North District to get through this difficulty."

Zhang Ru Lie said bluntly.

It was clear that the North District could not possibly withstand the advance of these Zombies.

"The last time there was a Zombie tide of this level was seven or eight years ago, wasn't it?" The Teacher next to him took a deep breath, a look of recollection in his eyes.

"The last time was the West District of Huaibei Base."

Thinking of the situation back then, Zhang Ru Lie was slightly heavy-hearted: "Back then, I heard that experts from all walks of life among Humans went to support."

"Unfortunately, in the end, the entire City was shattered, and I never heard of any survivors left!"

"That's right." The Teacher next to him had a hint of worry: "Once these Zombies pour into the City, the consequences are unimaginable!"

"Hopefully, our North District won't become the second West District of Huaibei Base City."

Their words were mostly negative.

It was simply because.

There were too many Zombies behind them, so many that it made people not even think of resisting!

...

In one of the bus carriages.

Luo Kai, who was asleep, slowly woke up.

"I'm still alive!" After sensing his body, for some reason, the body that should have been severely injured by Shen Fei was now completely recovered!

Moreover...

He clenched his hands slightly, and the powerful strength indicated that he had stepped into the Bronze Initial level!

This was absolutely not normal!

His previous injuries would definitely not have recovered for no reason.

However, after thinking hard for a while, he still had no result, so Luo Kai could only give up.

He looked around.

He found that in the full carriage, most people's eyes were looking behind them.

His gaze followed the crowd's eyes... A pitch-Black horizon, like a tangible form of Darkness, was spreading towards them.

...

...

As time passed.

The distance between the Zombie tide and the North District narrowed, and people in the City also became uneasy through some unofficial channels.

Upon hearing that a Zombie tide was coming, few people could remain calm!

And just as the masses were extremely anxious, the official Alliance affiliated with the North District released some information about the Zombie tide.

'Warning: Yellow Emergency Event, a small wave of Zombie groups has appeared outside the North District, posing a certain threat to the residents of the North District.'

'However, please don't worry, all the Diamond level powerhouses in our North District have been fully dispatched and will be able to solve the problem soon. Please stay at home with peace of mind, don't run around, and don't cause trouble for the combat personnel.'

This announcement, like a Sea God's stabilizing needle, calmed the hearts of many people.

"Just a small wave of Zombies? What's there to be afraid of?"

"Is there a live broadcast? I want to see how our people slaughter the Zombies!"

On the City forum of the North District, posts appeared one after another.

Although most people were fooled, some sharp-minded people detected abnormalities from various aspects.

For example.

People within the North District could not contact the outside world at all now.

It was as if the entire outside world had blocked them!

All sorts of things that were not right seemed to be verifying something...

In the high sky.

A plane slowly flew away.

The seven strongest Diamond level powerhouses in the City were not fighting on the front line as stated in the announcement.

The North District had been abandoned!

...

Outside the City.

A group of surviving Students came to the foot of the City wall.

Looking at the towering City gate, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

"City Guards, open the gate!"

The Teachers on the buses shouted towards the City wall.

But upon hearing these voices, the Soldiers on the City wall wearing combat uniforms shook their heads and said, "The higher-ups have issued an order. To prevent any of you returning from outside the City from being infected, we cannot let you in now."

"Then when? We don't have much time!"

Zhang Ru Lie looked at the area behind them. They had stopped, but the Zombie tide was still pressing forward in a sweeping manner.

"Once our Lord of the North District comes out and deals with the Zombies, we can let you in."

The City Guard's words made the people in the seven buses look at each other.

"What?"

"Kill the Zombies and then let us in?!"

"Is this person stupid?!"

"Didn't they see the Zombies behind them? Even Purple Crystal level Lords are difficult to eliminate!"

Just when they were about to enter the safe zone, they were blocked at this most incomprehensible point, which truly made everyone's emotions collapse.

However, the Soldiers did not pay much attention to the words of everyone below.

...

"Ho~ Ho~ Ho~..."

Strange roars came from the mouths of the Zombies.

Looking at the Zombies getting closer and closer behind them, many of the Students below, whose hearts were fragile, had already broken down and were crying out!

"City Guard, listen, let us in now, and I will take responsibility for any problems that arise after we get in!"

Zhang Ru Lie's voice was filled with anger.

"The rules cannot be changed." The few Soldiers on the City wall shook their heads: "It's a death order from the higher-ups. You calling us won't help."

"Damn it, who on earth issued such an order?!"

The Teachers gritted their teeth.

The remaining Students looked behind them. The dense horde of Zombies was rushing towards them, all bloodthirsty and crazy!

There's no time, there's really no time!

"Bang~ Bang~ Bang~"

Suddenly, several loud bangs came from the City wall.

A few people looked up.

They saw that at this moment on the City wall, a Black Shadow passed through the crowd of guards on the City wall at an extremely fast speed!

In an instant.

These Soldiers collapsed to the ground one by one under the Black Shadow's attack.

As all the City Guards were quickly dealt with, on the City wall, that Black Robe Man paused.

Then, without a word, he untied the City gate rope.

"Click click click click..."

The gate of the City wall slowly opened, and the hope of life magnified in the eyes of everyone outside the City!